Pema Thekchok Choling Nunnery
Nunnery in Tang
Located on a plateau at the entrance of Tang Valley, there is a nunnery known as Pema Thekchok Choling. This monastic school for nuns was established by Gangtey Tulku in 2001. Situated near the village of Babzur, the nunnery comprises several buildings, including hostels, classrooms, a kitchen, and a temple.
Near Pema Thekchok Choling Nunnery
More to see around Bumthang.
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Markets & Crafts
Bumthang Brewery
This state-of-the-art microbrewery offers tours that include a bottle of Red Panda beer.
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Restaurants
Café Perk
A popular main-street café for good coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes, with plenty of vegetarian options. A good break from local food.
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Temples & Monasteries
Chakhar Lhakhang
A very important temple for Buddhism as it was a nine-storey 'iron castle' palace built by the 8th century King Sindhu Raja.
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Towns & Valleys
Chumey Valley
Chumey Valley is one of the four valleys in the Bumthang district, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters.
